Adjunct Teaching - Department of Art - ART

Position: Adjunct Teaching - Department of Art - ART 240
Job Title:

Adjunct Teaching - Department of Art - ART 240

Posting Close Date:
March 27, 2026

* NOTE:

Last day to apply is Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 11:459pm (MST)

Position

Start Date:

August 1, 2026

Required Degree:
Minimum BA/BFA degree required;
Terminal degree (MFA or equivalent) preferred.

The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience:

Minimum one year of university-level teaching in Art, or at least one year of professional work as a graphic designer, or equivalent, closely related professional experience.

Duties/Expectations:

* Teach ART 240:
Print and Web Design for Studio Artists

* This course is an introduction to web and print design for art majors. This course builds on art students' studio art training and provides a broad introduction to the methods, concepts, and tools of web and print design that students can apply in studio art making, in promoting their work and careers, and in professional contexts. Students will implement the steps that guide a designer to effective solutions, will apply compositional skills to design problems, and will learn and apply fundamentals of 2D design such as grid systems and the basics of typography.

* The course may be taught during the day or in the evening. Final scheduling will consider candidate's availability and/or other professional commitments.

* Adjunct faculty will use department-approved syllabi and materials for the courses, and will mentor the students in their class(es).

* In addition to teaching the courses assigned, adjunct faculty are expected to attend department training meetings.

Please attach your updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and Mission Alignment Statement (instructions below) to the faculty application.

Note:

Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not being considered.

This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.

MISSION ALIGNMENT STATEMENT INSTRUCTIONS

If you are a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:

BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. To this end, please include a one-page mission alignment statement as part of your application that addresses how you might, as a BYU faculty member: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrine and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators;

(2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it "bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel" (Spencer W. Kimball).

If you are not a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:

Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include a one-page mission alignment statement that describes understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend. All employees are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrines of the affiliated church.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.